Surveys, repairs and upgrades for bridge, communication and automation systems in ports worldwide, keeping your vessels compliant and operational.
What does your vessel need?
Annual surveys and tests required by SOLAS and class — usually in one port call.
Fault finding, repairs and planned maintenance on board — wherever your vessel calls.
Bring the bridge up to date with new-generation systems, fitted around your port calls.
General enquiries: service@avatecmarine.com
Why it matters
A radar failure, a GMDSS fault or an overdue VDR test can lead to detention, off-hire and claims from charterers. Our engineers keep your fleet compliant and in service.
Request serviceA single request by email or online form.
During the port call, with the parts and approvals needed.
Surveys completed, faults resolved and full documentation provided.
Services
Naval & defence
Bridge, radar and communication systems for naval, coast guard and government vessels, installed and maintained by certified engineers.
Case studies
Product tanker · Statutory surveys
VDR annual performance test, GMDSS radio survey, gyro compass service and magnetic compass adjustment, completed during a single port call.
ResultOne attendance and one documentation package instead of four separate visits, saving the owner time and cost.
Cargo vessel · Bridge retrofit
Supply, installation and commissioning of a new type-approved ECDIS, with sensor interfaces and chart data set up and tested.
ResultThe vessel sailed on schedule with a compliant ECDIS installation and full documentation for flag and class.
Newbuild workboat · Commissioning
Set-up, integration and testing of a DP1 dynamic positioning system on site, in cooperation with the manufacturer.
ResultThe DP1 system was commissioned and tested on schedule, ready for the vessel's delivery.
Industries
Services and systems for merchant shipping
Services and systems for ferries and passenger vessels
Services and systems for offshore and energy
Services and systems for navy and government
Services and systems for commercial fishing
Services and systems for yachts and leisure
For fleet managers
A local workshop can fix a single fault. Keeping a whole fleet compliant takes trained engineers, class approvals and one standard in every port.
AVATEC Group
One group with shared standards, processes and documentation, so every vessel receives the same quality of service in any port.
We are hiring
Technical engineers, project coordinators, sales managers and sales assistants — plus traineeships for students.
2016
Founded
11
Countries with group companies
10
Class society approvals
45
Manufacturers we service
Partners
Supply, installation and service of equipment from 45 manufacturers across navigation, communication, automation and safety.
Services
Annual surveys, repairs and upgrades for your bridge, radio room and engine control room — one partner, planned around your port calls.
Request serviceFind your service
Annual surveys and tests required by SOLAS and class — usually in one port call.
Fault finding, repairs and planned maintenance on board — wherever your vessel calls.
New systems and replacements of ageing equipment, planned around your schedule.
Beyond the service visit
Selected projects
A selection of recent work. Client and vessel details are confidential.
Product tanker
VDR performance test, GMDSS radio survey, gyro compass service and magnetic compass adjustment, completed in a single port call.
Cargo vessel
Type-approved ECDIS supplied, installed and commissioned during a scheduled port call.
Newbuild workboat
Dynamic positioning system set up, integrated and tested at the shipyard in cooperation with the manufacturer.
Passenger ferry
Annual performance test of the voyage data recorder, with the certificate issued for flag and class.
AVATEC Group
Marine engineers and specialists working as one team — so your vessel gets the same standard of service wherever it calls. Founded in 2016, with group companies in 11 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa and the Americas.
Who we are
AVATEC is an independent, privately owned group, founded by professionals with hands-on experience in shipbuilding, service and technical sales. That experience shapes how we support clients and how we build our teams.
Our goal is to raise the standard of maritime service: practical, reliable and focused on long-term performance. We build long-term client relationships based on trust in the people behind the work.
What we do
For shipowners, ship managers and shipyards we deliver:
✓ Reliable solutions✓ Transparent execution✓ Long-term supportGroup at a glance
AVATEC Group is an independent, privately owned group of marine electronics companies. Each company provides local engineering, service and sales, supported by shared processes, systems and manufacturer agreements.
Where we operate
Supported by partner networks for vessels trading worldwide.
Group structure
Group functions
Operating companies provide local engineering, service and sales.
Our history
Bureau Veritas, Lloyd’s Register and ClassNK
Furuno, Intellian and NACOS Marine
First group office outside Europe
Anschütz, Kelvin Hughes and FLIR
Danelec, NACOS Marine and Anschütz
Group companies in 11 countries on four continents
Our vision
We aim to set the standard for reliable marine electronics service, wherever our clients’ vessels trade.
Membership
CIRM
Comité International Radio-Maritime, the international association of marine electronics companies.
Our mission
Reliable service and systems for safe operations
A workplace where engineers develop and apply their skills
Long-term partnerships with owners, managers, yards and manufacturers
Our values
Solutions
Ageing or non-compliant systems mean failed inspections and costly breakdowns. We choose, install and integrate the right systems for you — from the bridge to the engine room.
Discuss your projectFind your solution
Accurate, reliable information for safe navigation.
Voice and data between ship and shore, and between ships.
Monitor and control propulsion, power, tanks and boilers.
Protect crew and vessel, and meet environmental rules.
Not listed? Tell us what you needSee the brands we supply
Careers
Join an international team delivering marine technology and service to vessels worldwide.
✓ Grow your skills in automation, navigation and safety systems
✓ A collaborative, international work environment
✓ Help make shipping smarter, safer and more sustainable
Open positions
We recruit for these roles across the AVATEC Group. Tell us which role interests you and where you would like to work.
Install, commission and service navigation, communication and automation systems on board ships and at shipyards.
Plan service jobs and projects — engineers, spare parts, logistics and documentation — and keep customers informed.
Build relationships with shipowners, managers and shipyards, and turn their needs into proposals and orders.
Prepare quotations, process orders and support customers and the sales team day to day.
Why AVATEC
The work is demanding, meaningful and has a real impact. You will work with everything from globally known brands to technology from industry start-ups.
Our culture is built on responsibility, honesty and transparency. We communicate openly, share and collaborate, recognise successes and celebrate excellence — and we lead by example.
Students and graduates
Studying marine, electrical or automation engineering — or just graduated? Join our engineers on real projects on board, at shipyards and in the workshop, and see if a career in marine technology is for you.
Apply for a traineeshipHow we hire
Careers
Tell us about yourself and the role you are interested in. We review and respond to every application.
Contact
Send your request to service@avatecmarine.com and we will arrange the right engineer wherever your vessel calls.
Urgent breakdown? Write “URGENT” in the subject line with the vessel name, port and ETA. Urgent requests are prioritised.
Our locations
Select a country to view the local office.
Email us
Every message is answered by the group team responsible — usually within one working day. General enquiries are forwarded to the responsible team.
AVATEC Group
Request service
Provide the vessel, port, ETA and a description of the issue. We will confirm an engineer and a quotation.
Urgent breakdown? Write “URGENT” in the subject line with the vessel name, port and ETA. Urgent requests are prioritised.
What we can help with
service@avatecmarine.comApprovals
ISO 9001:2015 certified and approved for GMDSS, AIS and VDR surveys by 10 IACS class societies, so survey certificates are accepted wherever your vessel is classed.
Book a surveyRegister
Copies of certificates are available to clients on request.
Class societies
Quality management
Certified by Bureau Veritas, Certificate no. EE008103, Valid until 9 December 2028
Terms & conditions
Version 1.4, effective from 1 January 2020
GMDSS radio survey
Approved radio surveys for the Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate, carried out by AVATEC engineers and accepted by 10 class societies — usually within a single port call.
What we check
How it works
Vessel name or IMO number, port, ETA and the survey you need.
We confirm the engineer, the time on board and the price.
Our engineer tests every installation and fixes defects on the spot where possible.
You receive the survey report for class and flag records.
Before we arrive
Questions
Most surveys are completed within a few hours during a normal port call, depending on the vessel and the condition of the equipment.
Yes. Our engineers carry common spares and repair most defects on the spot, so the survey can be completed in the same visit.
Yes. Doing both in one attendance saves time and travel costs.
Yes. Through the AVATEC group and our partner network we support vessels worldwide.
Send the vessel details, port and ETA, and we will provide a plan and a quotation. Or email service@avatecmarine.com.
VDR annual performance test
Annual performance testing of VDR and S-VDR systems, as required by SOLAS, by engineers approved by the manufacturer — completed with a certificate of compliance.
What we test
How it works
Vessel name or IMO number, port, ETA and the VDR make and model.
We confirm the approved engineer, the time on board and the price.
We test every source and fix faults on the spot where possible.
You receive the certificate of compliance for the vessel records.
Before we arrive
Questions
Yes. SOLAS requires an annual performance test of the VDR or S-VDR by an approved testing or servicing facility.
We repair or replace it on the spot where possible, and can arrange spare parts for most makes.
Yes. Doing both in one attendance saves time and travel costs.
Yes. Through the AVATEC group and our partner network we support vessels worldwide.
Send the vessel details, port and ETA, and we will provide a plan and a quotation. Or email service@avatecmarine.com.
Gyro compass service
Repair, maintenance and replacement of gyro compasses and heading systems — from a single faulty unit to a complete dual-gyro retrofit.
What we do
How it works
Vessel, port, ETA, gyro make and model and a short fault description.
We review the alarms and photos and propose a repair or a retrofit.
Our engineer repairs or installs, then checks heading output to all receivers.
You receive a service report and, after a retrofit, commissioning records.
Before we arrive
Questions
If spare parts are no longer available or failures keep returning, a retrofit usually costs less over the remaining life of the vessel. We give you both options.
In most cases, yes. We plan the work around your schedule and prepare the equipment and cabling in advance.
Yes. We service and retrofit autopilots and steering gear control systems from the major manufacturers.
Send the vessel details, port and ETA, and we will provide a plan and a quotation. Or email service@avatecmarine.com.
Fleet agreement
Planned surveys and tests, faster response and one point of contact for every vessel — so your technical team can focus on running the fleet.
What is included
Why a fleet agreement
Send us your fleet list and we will track every GMDSS survey, VDR performance test and EPIRB service due date — and contact you in good time before each one.
How it works
Vessel names or IMO numbers and the main bridge and radio equipment.
We review due dates and equipment and propose a plan and rates.
We agree the scope and the yearly schedule for each vessel.
We schedule and attend each job and issue one report per attendance.
To prepare a proposal
Questions
No. Agreements work for owners and managers with a few vessels as well as large fleets.
Yes. You choose which vessels and which services are covered.
Through the AVATEC group and our partner network we support vessels worldwide.
Send us your fleet list and we will prepare a proposal. Or email service@avatecmarine.com.
Services
Annual surveys and tests required by SOLAS, flag and class — combined into one port call wherever possible, with the reports you need for the vessel records.
What we do
How it works
Vessel name or IMO, port, ETA and what you need.
We confirm the scope, the engineer and the price.
Our engineer completes the job during the port call.
You receive the report and any recommendations.
Send the vessel details, port and ETA, and we will provide a plan and a quotation. Or email service@avatecmarine.com.
Services
Fault finding, repairs and planned maintenance on bridge, radio and automation systems — by engineers who attend wherever your vessel calls.
What we do
How it works
Vessel name or IMO, port, ETA and what you need.
We confirm the scope, the engineer and the price.
Our engineer completes the job during the port call.
You receive the report and any recommendations.
Send the vessel details, port and ETA, and we will provide a plan and a quotation. Or email service@avatecmarine.com.
Services
New systems and replacement of ageing equipment — planned, installed and commissioned around your schedule, with the documentation class needs.
What we do
How it works
Vessel name or IMO, port, ETA and what you need.
We confirm the scope, the engineer and the price.
Our engineer completes the job during the port call.
You receive the report and any recommendations.
Send the vessel details, port and ETA, and we will provide a plan and a quotation. Or email service@avatecmarine.com.
Navigation
Faulty or outdated bridge equipment leads to failed inspections, delays and unsafe decisions. We supply, install, integrate and maintain navigation systems from all major manufacturers.
What is at stake
Deficiencies on ECDIS, VDR or radar can lead to detention.
New standards such as S-100 ECDIS require planned upgrades.
A fault at sea means off-hire and unplanned port calls.
What we supply and service
Our process
We review the installed equipment, class requirements and upcoming deadlines.
We propose the right solution and complete the work during a scheduled port call or docking.
Annual tests, repairs and spares from one partner, in any port.
Send us the vessel details and what you need. We will come back with a plan and a proposal. Or email service@avatecmarine.com.
Communication
GMDSS faults stop the annual radio survey, and poor connectivity affects crew and operations. We deliver radio and satellite systems that work, and keep them approved.
What is at stake
A failed GMDSS survey stops the Safety Radio Certificate from being renewed.
GMDSS modernisation and new satellite services bring new equipment requirements.
Crew, charterers and shore teams expect reliable, secure connectivity on board.
What we supply and service
Our process
We review the installed equipment, class requirements and upcoming deadlines.
We propose the right solution and complete the work during a scheduled port call or docking.
Annual tests, repairs and spares from one partner, in any port.
Send us the vessel details and what you need. We will come back with a plan and a proposal. Or email service@avatecmarine.com.
Automation
Alarm, monitoring, DP and power management faults cause downtime and class findings. We service, upgrade and integrate automation systems from the engine room to the bridge.
What is at stake
Alarm and monitoring faults are recorded as class findings.
IACS E26 and E27 cyber rules apply to new integrated systems.
An unplanned shutdown means off-hire and costly repairs.
What we supply and service
Our process
We review the installed equipment, class requirements and upcoming deadlines.
We propose the right solution and complete the work during a scheduled port call or docking.
Annual tests, repairs and spares from one partner, in any port.
Send us the vessel details and what you need. We will come back with a plan and a proposal. Or email service@avatecmarine.com.
Safety
Fire detection, safety and environmental systems are checked at every inspection. We install, test and maintain them so your ships stay compliant and your crews stay safe.
What is at stake
Safety system defects are among the most frequent inspection findings.
Rules on emissions and discharges continue to tighten.
A faulty alarm or detector puts crew, cargo and the ship at risk.
What we supply and service
Our process
We review the installed equipment, class requirements and upcoming deadlines.
We propose the right solution and complete the work during a scheduled port call or docking.
Annual tests, repairs and spares from one partner, in any port.
Send us the vessel details and what you need. We will come back with a plan and a proposal. Or email service@avatecmarine.com.
AIS annual test
The annual test of your AIS transponder required by SOLAS, carried out by AVATEC engineers with a full test report — usually combined with your radio survey in one visit.
What we test
How it works
Vessel name or IMO number, port, ETA and the AIS make and model.
We confirm the engineer, the time on board and the price.
We test the transponder, sensors and antennas and correct the configuration.
You receive the AIS annual test report for the vessel records.
Before we arrive
Questions
Yes. SOLAS requires an annual test of the AIS by an approved surveyor or an approved testing or servicing facility.
Yes. Most owners combine them, as one attendance saves time and travel costs.
We correct the configuration on the spot, so the vessel transmits the right identity and dimensions.
Yes. Through the AVATEC group and our partner network we support vessels worldwide.
Send the vessel details, port and ETA, and we will provide a plan and a quotation. Or email service@avatecmarine.com.
ECDIS upgrade
Software updates, new installations and replacement of ageing ECDIS — planned around your schedule and with the S-100 transition in mind.
What we do
How it works
Vessel, current ECDIS make, model and software version, and your timeline.
We check the bridge layout and interfaces and propose options and price.
Our engineers install, integrate and commission during a port stay.
You receive commissioning records and documentation for class.
To prepare a proposal
Questions
No. Existing ECDIS can stay in service. From 1 January 2029 only newly installed ECDIS must meet the new S-100 standard, so it is worth considering when you replace equipment.
Often, yes. We check the hardware and the manufacturer's support status and advise whether an update or a replacement makes more sense.
It depends on the bridge and the interfaces. We prepare cabling and equipment in advance to keep the work within your port stay.
Yes. Through the AVATEC group and our partner network we support vessels worldwide.
Send the vessel details, port and ETA, and we will provide a plan and a quotation. Or email service@avatecmarine.com.
Radar service
Repair, maintenance and replacement of X- and S-band radars — including upgrades from magnetron radars to solid-state technology.
What we do
How it works
Vessel, port, ETA, radar make and model and a short fault description.
We review alarms and photos and propose a repair or an upgrade.
Our engineer repairs or installs and checks the radar against its sensors.
You receive a service report or commissioning records.
Before we arrive
Questions
For older magnetron radars, often yes: no magnetron replacements, lower maintenance and better detection. We compare repair and upgrade costs for you.
In many cases yes. We check compatibility with your display and the rest of the bridge first.
Yes. Through the AVATEC group and our partner network we support vessels worldwide.
Send the vessel details, port and ETA, and we will provide a plan and a quotation. Or email service@avatecmarine.com.
Regulation
Two IACS unified requirements now set cyber resilience rules for new ships and the systems on board. Here is what they cover, who they apply to and what to do next.
5 min read
In short: UR E26 and UR E27 apply to new ships contracted for construction on or after 1 July 2024. Existing ships are not required to comply, but cyber risk must already be part of every ship's safety management system, and new bridge equipment is increasingly built to these rules.
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) published two unified requirements on cyber resilience:
E26 is built around five functional elements:
The revised requirements apply to new ships contracted for construction on or after 1 July 2024. Whether they are mandatory depends on the vessel type and size, so check the exact scope for your ships with your class society.
E26 and E27 do not apply retroactively. However, under IMO Resolution MSC.428(98), cyber risks already have to be addressed in the safety management system of every ship covered by the ISM Code. And when you replace bridge or radio equipment, the new systems will increasingly be designed to E27 and related standards such as IEC 61162-460 for network security.
During annual surveys and service visits, our engineers can record the bridge and radio systems on board, including software versions, and flag equipment that needs updating. We install and commission systems from manufacturers such as NACOS Marine, Furuno, JRC and Anschütz, and provide the documentation class needs.
All guidesGuide: S-100 ECDISECDIS upgradesRadar serviceFleet agreement
This article is a general summary, not legal or class advice. Always confirm the requirements for your vessels with your class society and flag state. Source: IACS press release on UR E26 and E27. Photo: Unsplash.
Send the vessel details, port and ETA, and we will provide a plan and a quotation. Or email service@avatecmarine.com.
Navigation
From 2026 a new generation of ECDIS can be installed, and from 2029 it becomes the only option for new installations. Here is what changes, what does not, and how to plan your next ECDIS purchase.
6 min read
In short: existing ECDIS do not have to be replaced. From 1 January 2026, new ECDIS may follow either the current or the new IMO performance standard. From 1 January 2029, every newly installed or retrofitted ECDIS must meet the new S-100 standard.
S-100 is the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) framework for the next generation of digital nautical data. It replaces the S-57 standard used for electronic navigational charts (ENCs) since the 1990s. Instead of a single chart format, S-100 is a family of data products that are layered on the ECDIS screen.
The first phase focuses on route monitoring and situational awareness:
Together, these let the ECDIS show real-time depth, tide and current information — useful for safer passage planning in shallow and busy waters. Coverage starts with major ports and grows over time.
These labels describe what a manufacturer intends — they are not a type approval. The test standards for S-100 ECDIS have not been published yet, so no S-100 ECDIS is type-approved today. An ECDIS used as the primary means of navigation must be type-approved.
We install, update and service ECDIS from NACOS Marine, Furuno, JRC and Anschütz. We can review the ECDIS across your fleet, show which units need attention before 2029, and plan upgrades around your vessels' schedules.
All guidesECDIS upgradesGuide: IACS E26 and E27 cyber rulesFleet agreement
This article is a general summary based on publicly available information as of November 2026 and may change as standards develop. Always confirm requirements with your flag state, class society and equipment manufacturer. Sources: UKHO Admiralty – S-100 timelines explained; IMO Resolution MSC.530(106); Liberian Registry Marine Advisory 43/2025. Photos: Unsplash.
Send us your fleet list and current ECDIS models, and we will show you what needs attention before 2029. Or email service@avatecmarine.com.
Insights
Short, practical explanations of new maritime rules and what they mean for the equipment on your ships — written by our service team.
How interference affects ECDIS, AIS, radar and GMDSS, the warning signs, and five steps owners can take now.
Read guide →Key dates for 2026 and 2029, the new S-100 data layers, "S-100 ready" claims and how to plan ECDIS upgrades.
Read guide →Who the new cyber resilience rules apply to, what they require, and five steps owners can take now.
Read guide →Tell us the vessels and equipment on board, and we will tell you what applies and what to plan for. Or email service@avatecmarine.com.
Navigation safety
Satellite interference is now routine in the Baltic Sea and other hotspots. Here is how it affects the bridge, how to recognise it, and what owners and managers can do.
6 min read
In short: satellite positioning is no longer something ships can take for granted. Jamming blocks GNSS signals; spoofing replaces them with false ones. In the Baltic Sea and other hotspots, interference is now a regular part of the voyage. Most ships can navigate safely through it — if the crew recognises it quickly and the equipment that does not depend on satellites is in good order.
position availability kept by a Sealink GuardianGPS during a live jamming trial near the Strait of Hormuz — while a reference receiver on the same ship lost its position. Interference can be beaten with the right equipment.
See the systems we supply →Source: Sealink field trial, observed availability during that trialOn most ships, one or two GNSS receivers feed almost every navigation and communication system. A false or missing position spreads across the bridge within seconds.
A spoofed receiver usually keeps showing a confident position with no alarm. The only reliable defence is to keep cross-checking GNSS against radar, visual fixes and dead reckoning.
IMO circular MSC.1/Circ.1644 asks governments to prevent interference and warn mariners about affected areas. SOLAS still requires every ship to carry a radionavigation receiver suitable for the whole voyage — and to be able to navigate without it.
For ships trading in affected waters, we supply and install GNSS systems from several competing manufacturers, so the choice fits your vessel, route and budget:
We supply, install and commission jamming-resilient and spoofing-detecting GNSS systems, connect them to your ECDIS, radar, AIS, autopilot and VDR, and set up the alarms the watch needs. We also service the radar, gyro compass and speed log that keep a ship navigating when satellites fail.
Anti-jamming GNSS solutionsAll guidesRadar serviceGyro compass service
This article is a general summary based on publicly available information as of November 2026, not legal or class advice. Sources: IMO/ICAO/ITU joint statement (Professional Mariner); Finnish Government – joint letter of 14 coastal states; GPSPATRON – shipborne measurements in the southern Baltic; Riviera – IMO reacts to GNSS interference; IRClass Technical Circular 012/2026.
Tell us the vessels, their current GNSS and where they trade, and we will recommend a solution. Or email service@avatecmarine.com.
Solutions
GNSS systems that keep a trustworthy position on the bridge when satellite signals are jammed or faked — supplied, installed and integrated with your ECDIS, radar and AIS by our engineers.
Systems we supply
Five anti-jamming and anti-spoofing systems — supplied, installed and integrated by our engineers. MED = type-approved as the main GNSS.
Not sure? Ask for a recommendation
Choose by threat
We supply and install competing brands, so we recommend what fits your vessel, route and budget — not one manufacturer.
Approvals: on SOLAS ships the primary GNSS must be type-approved. FLIR R6 NAV PRO systems and Sealink GuardianGPS are MED (Wheelmark) approved. The other systems can be added as an extra or backup source — ask us what applies to your vessel and flag.
Sealink
99% position availability in a live jamming trial near Hormuz
FLIR
Compass+ version adds an integrated IMU
FLIR
Optional anti-jam antenna for intense jamming
ProMarine
Receivers and antennas, also as an upgrade
SAL Navigation
Tested in large-scale jamming trials in Andøya, Norway
How we deliver
Fleet quote
Tell us how many vessels and where they trade. We recommend a system for each ship and come back with a fleet proposal in €.
Prefer email? service@avatecmarine.com
Governance
AVATEC Group companies operate under shared principles for ethics, compliance and safety. These apply to everyone working for or on behalf of the group, in every country where we operate.
We do not offer, give or accept bribes, facilitation payments or improper benefits. Gifts and hospitality are modest, transparent and never intended to influence a decision.
We comply with applicable EU, UN and other relevant sanctions and export control rules. We screen customers, vessels and transactions where required and decline business that would breach them.
We compete on the quality of our service and comply with competition law in all markets.
We process personal data in line with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and local law. See our Privacy Policy.
Our engineers follow vessel, yard and company safety procedures on every job. Any person may stop work they consider unsafe.
Our work is managed under an ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system. See Approvals.
We work to reduce the environmental impact of our operations and help our clients meet environmental regulations through the systems we install and service.
We expect suppliers and subcontractors to meet the same standards on ethics, safety, labour rights and the environment.
We do not accept forced or child labour, and we treat employees and subcontractors fairly and with respect.
If you suspect a breach of law or of these principles by anyone working for or on behalf of AVATEC Group, please report it.
Email: compliance@avatecmarine.com
Reports are handled confidentially by a designated person outside the line management of those concerned. We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who reports a concern in good faith. Reports may be made anonymously.
Legal
Last updated 7 November 2026
This policy applies to the companies of the AVATEC Group ("AVATEC", "we"). It explains how we collect and use personal data when you visit www.avatecmarine.com, contact us, buy our services or apply for a job.
The AVATEC group company you deal with — for example the company that answers your request, delivers your service or considers your application — is the controller of your personal data. Contact details for all group companies are on our offices page.
For any privacy question or request, email privacy@avatecmarine.com and we will forward it to the right company.
We collect only the data we need to answer you, deliver our services and run our business. Most of it comes from you directly.
| Who you are | Data we collect | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Website visitor | IP address, browser and device type, pages visited, cookie identifiers | Your browser, our website platform |
| Person sending an inquiry or service request | Name, business email, company, country, phone, message, vessel and port details you give us | Website forms, email, phone |
| Client or supplier contact | Name, job title, company, work email and phone, correspondence, order and invoicing details | You, your employer, public company registers |
| Service engineer visitor on board or on site | Name, ID details needed for port or vessel access, travel details | You, your employer, the vessel or port |
| Job applicant | CV, contact details, work history, qualifications, interview notes, references you name | You, recruitment platforms, referees |
Please do not send us special categories of data (for example health data) unless we specifically ask for it, such as a medical certificate required for offshore work.
Each use of your data rests on a legal basis under Article 6 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
| Purpose | Legal basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|
| Answering inquiries and service requests, preparing quotes | Steps before a contract, Art. 6(1)(b); our legitimate interest in answering business contacts, Art. 6(1)(f) |
| Delivering services, surveys, repairs and equipment; arranging engineer travel and vessel access | Performance of a contract, Art. 6(1)(b) |
| Invoicing, accounting and tax records | Legal obligation, Art. 6(1)(c) |
| Keeping in touch with business contacts about relevant services | Legitimate interest, Art. 6(1)(f); you can object at any time |
| Recruitment | Steps before an employment contract, Art. 6(1)(b); consent, Art. 6(1)(a), if we keep your application for future roles |
| Website operation, security and statistics | Legitimate interest, Art. 6(1)(f); consent, Art. 6(1)(a), for non-essential cookies |
| Establishing or defending legal claims | Legitimate interest, Art. 6(1)(f) |
We do not sell your data and do not use it for automated decisions that have legal or similarly significant effects on you.
We share personal data only when needed for the purposes above, and only with:
Transfers outside the EEA. Some recipients are outside the European Economic Area, including group companies and Squarespace (United States). We transfer data only with appropriate safeguards: an EU adequacy decision (for example the EU–US Data Privacy Framework), or the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. You can ask us for a copy of the relevant safeguards.
We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purpose it was collected for, then delete or anonymise it.
| Data | Retention |
|---|---|
| Inquiries that do not lead to a contract | 3 years from the last contact |
| Contract, service and correspondence records | Contract term plus 3 years (general limitation period) |
| Accounting documents and invoices | As required by the accounting laws of the country concerned, usually 5 to 10 years |
| Job applications | 6 months after the recruitment ends; up to 2 years with your consent |
| Website statistics and cookies | As stated in the cookie banner; at most 2 years |
We may keep data longer if needed to establish or defend a legal claim.
Our website uses cookies that are strictly necessary for it to work and for security. With your consent, it also uses analytics cookies that show us how visitors use the site. You can accept or decline non-essential cookies in the cookie banner and change your choice at any time in your browser settings.
The site loads fonts from Google Fonts, which means your IP address is sent to Google when a page loads. Links to LinkedIn take you to LinkedIn's own site, where LinkedIn's privacy policy applies.
Under the GDPR you have the right to:
To use these rights, email privacy@avatecmarine.com. We answer within one month and may ask you to confirm your identity.
If you think we handle your data unlawfully, you can complain to the data protection authority in the country where you live or work, or where the AVATEC company concerned is established.
We protect personal data with access controls, encrypted connections, up-to-date systems and confidentiality obligations for our staff and service providers.
We may update this policy when our services or the law change. The latest version is always on this page, with its date at the top.
Questions about this policy: privacy@avatecmarine.com.
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Last updated 7 November 2026
Cookies are small text files a website stores in your browser. They let the site work properly, remember your choices and, with your consent, show us how visitors use the site.
| Type | Purpose | When used |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Make the site work: security, page loading, form submission and remembering your cookie choice. | Always on |
| Analytics | Show us which pages are visited and how visitors find the site, as aggregated statistics. Provided by our website platform, Squarespace. | Only with your consent |
| Third-party content | Fonts from Google Fonts. Your IP address is sent to Google when a page loads; Google does not set advertising cookies through this. | Needed to display the site |
We do not use advertising or tracking cookies, and we do not sell data collected through cookies.
Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Other cookies last at most 2 years, or until you delete them.
You can accept or decline non-essential cookies in the cookie banner. You can also block or delete cookies at any time in your browser settings; if you block strictly necessary cookies, parts of the site, such as the forms, may not work.
How we handle personal data is explained in our Privacy Policy. Questions: privacy@avatecmarine.com.
